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HENRY DASSON (1825 - 1896)A GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MARQUETRY COMMODE AFTER A MODEL BY JEAN-HENRI RIESENER, LATE 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 95 cm, larg. 170,5 cm, prof. 63 cm ; height 37 1/3 in., width 67 1/2 in., depth 24 3/4 in.
opening with five drawers on three ranks, with a marble top, signed 'Henry Dasson'
Provenance
Sotheby's, Paris, 11 February 2015, Former collection Duke of Mortemart, lot 112 (sold 81 000€)
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition. Exquisite quality of chasing, construction and marquetry. The gilding of the mounts was tarnished and it has been now cleaning. It was bought four years ago at Sotheby's Paris in the sale of the Duke of Mortemart. It was located in the grand salon in Castle in burgundy. Ready to display.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This piece is a replica of the famous commode created by Jean-Henri Riesener, which was part of Pope Pie VII furniture in his room, during his visit to Fontainebleau in 1801, hence its name: "Commode du Concordat". The tripartite front and the trapezoidal central panel, with a luxurious nature morte in marquetry, are particularly characteristic of Riesener's work. A similar commode, with a richer gilt-bronze ornament, was delivered by Riesener in 1778 for Louis XVI's retirement home at the Chateau de Fontainebleau. It was then transported to Versailles to furnish the library of Louis XVI. This model gave rise in the late nineteenth century to many replicas by the best cabinetmakers, Linke, Sormani or Dasson.